The White Reindeer
1952, Finnish. Directed by Erik Blomberg.
Finland's greatest horror film!
A newly-married woman becomes frustrated as her husband, a reindeer herder for an Arctic village, spends much of his time away. Desperate for affection, she visits a shaman who offers a potion that makes her irresistibly desirable, with unexpected and deadly results.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The White Reindeer is streaming on AMC Plus, Shudder, and Night Flight Plus in India.
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Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Erik BlombergDirector
- Mirjami KuosmanenPirita / Maarita
- Kalervo NissiläAslak
- Åke LindmanForester
- Jouni TapiolaNiila
- Arvo LehesmaaTsalkku-Nilla
- Tyyne HaarlaOlder Woman (uncredited)
- Kauko LaurikainenMan in Laplander's Hut (uncredited)
- Pentti IrjalaSpeaker (uncredited)
- Evald TerhoPirita's Father (uncredited)
- Heimo LepistöWealthy Man (uncredited)
- Aulis SilvonenReindeer Herder (uncredited)
- Eljas TainaReindeer Herder (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 18 July 1952
- Original title
- Valkoinen peura
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Mirjami Kuosmanen, Erik Blomberg
- Budget
- $33K
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The White Reindeer: quick answers
Is The White Reindeer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 89 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The White Reindeer?
The White Reindeer runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does The White Reindeer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The White Reindeer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The White Reindeer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The White Reindeer yet.
Which OTT platform is The White Reindeer on?
The White Reindeer is streaming on AMC Plus, Shudder, and Night Flight Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The White Reindeer?
If you liked The White Reindeer, try Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale, Nightbreed, Gretel & Hansel.
Who directed The White Reindeer?
The White Reindeer (1952) was directed by Erik Blomberg and stars Mirjami Kuosmanen, Kalervo Nissilä, Åke Lindman.